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Geri & Sidney

58, Female

San Diego, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:: North San Diego County
About Me:: I have three teenage kids and I just love being a Mom to a Corgi also! I live in sunny Southern California with the three kids, three dogs, two cats and a most wonderful husband.
Welsh Corgi Breeder?: No
About My Corgi(s):: Sidney is our first purebred corgi and we are thrilled to have him. He was born 7/11/07. We planned to start him in agility training, but there was a long waiting list. So while waiting for an opening, we took classes for therapy dog training. As it turns out, he's a pretty good therapy dog, so we stuck with that and never got around to agility. Now he is training as a Rally dog. We love it! He's one smart little character! Oh, and he's undocked, so his beautiful tail attracts a lot of attention - good attention.

On August 30th, Sidney suddenly came up lame in his hind left leg. The next day we got xrays for him and found out he has severe hip dysplasia. On Sept 7th he had a Femoral Head Ostectomy to relieve the pain. His right hip is not in great shape either but we're hoping that with glucosamine supplements and exercise we can keep it healthy. *Update* You would never know Sid has surgery now. He moves beautifully. The water therapy and supplements have worked wonders.

Bruce is our corgi/elkhound (?) mix. We rescued him from the brink of euthanasia when he was approximately 10-11 years old (he had a day or two left to go). He's about 16 now and his only sign of his advanced age are bad teeth and slow mornings. I adore Brucie and he worships me. He's my funny short angel with a puffball tail (thanks to the elkhound side). He's about 18 now and going strong.

Chester is our "tall dog". He's a black dane/lab mix that we got from a "free to good home" ad in the local newspaper. He's also old, about 15 years old. We know his age because we've had him 14 years, and he was an adult when we brought him home! He's a very serious dog and not very affectionate compared to the corgis, but he has been a very good dog, just aloof. We can't take Chester as many places as the shorties because he does not travel well. He's almost 17 now and has definitely slowed down. *UPDATE* Chester had a sudden decline and was sent to the bridge on April 15th 2013 at the age of 17.

In February 2013 we added Connie to our family. She's a little tri corgi who was picked up as a stray and put up for adoption at our local Humane Society. She's a real sweet girl and loves to play ball. She's learning a lot from Sidney about life here. We can't believe that her family never came to claim her.She's got good manners and she gets along well with the other dogs and the cats, and everyone she meets is her best friend.

And the pack grows! In November we took in a black-headed tri who we named Copper. He and Connie were both born in 2009 and they are great buddies and a ball-chasing tag team. Copper is sweet and cuddly and eager to please.
I have:: Pembroke

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Danielle Kielick

Thanks!! We're excited to be here!

May 19, 2011
Wallace (human: Oriana)

Thanks for the Welcome!

May 20, 2011
Jennifer Graver

Thank you. Her name is Lacy

May 20, 2011
Gscepi

Thanks, I didnt know about, we'll have to check it out!;)

May 21, 2011
Durri Bakht

Thanks for the warm welcome! I named her after a favorite childhood cookie (from Venezuela), lol. Your Sidney looks like a complete sweety. Does he rule the roost of his little posse there? My aim is to add a second dog late next year. Will get one of the local Greyhound rescue. But first, can't wait to get Cocosette home. I'm ready for some cuddling!

May 23, 2011
Ashlee,Octavian & Lucilla

Thank you. ^-^
Your doggy is adorable.

May 23, 2011
Sheena Marie Gwin

LOL Surprisingly enough that is where i got the name from...ever since I watched that movie I just that was a beautiful name so when we got our first female corgi that what we had to name her.

May 23, 2011
Heather

Thanks for the welcome!

May 24, 2011
Jennifer & Loki

Red Ribbon

May 24, 2011
Irene Cardali

Yes, Keegan wasn't trained he just naturally seems to know when I am going to have a seizure and he "tries" to alert the house by barking and running back and forth. If he can reach me he snuggles close and stays with me even afterwards when I sleep all day.

May 25, 2011
mary

thank you so much! Happy to be a first time corgi parent!

May 26, 2011
Daniel

thank you for the welcome, really like your page

May 26, 2011
Jen, Brody & Buddy

Thanks for the warm welcome! I just love this site so far. I really appreciate seeing fellow corgi lovers! Sidney is so handsome!

May 28, 2011
Gracesmom

Thank you for the gift, have a great day!

May 28, 2011
Gracesmom

Thank you Geri & Sindey we are glad to be here.

May 28, 2011
Gracesmom

He has a tail? Grace was born with out one, I love the hip action when she walks.

May 28, 2011
Nancy Liu

Hello Geri,

You can find me at:

Nancy Liu

92 Harvest Drive

Portsmouth, RI 02871-3315

I can either wait to receive Radar's photo from you to get your address, or you can give it to me here and I can mail Sidney right out.

Thanks!

Nancy

May 28, 2011
Veronica Wagenet

Thank you for the welcoming message.

May 28, 2011
yuejau

We are not sure what is she mix with.. but some people guess she is mix with german shepherd, some said she looks like mix with border collie.. well.. but not matter what she is mix with.. we will give her a lot of love hehehe

May 30, 2011
Steven Collins

Thank you, great site! My puppies name is Zoe

May 30, 2011
Ellen Andersen

Happy Memorial Day Everyone!

May 30, 2011
Loki's Mom =)

Yes! We learned about the corgi meetups when Loki was about 12 weeks old! I've been trying to go to a few of them, but we can only make it on the weekends, and it just happens that most of the weekends that there is a meet-up, we are out of town! We were here this weekend and jumped at the chance to go meet some other corgis and their humans. Loki had a great time and we can't wait for the next one that we are in town for!

We'll surely meet you guys soon!

May 30, 2011
Yumi (owner Roger Liang)

Thank you for the welcome :] What drew you to the corgi pup?

May 30, 2011
deanne bulick

my corgi is mamas and kali is our amstaff. and thank you

May 31, 2011
PJ Miller

Thank you for the warm welcome. This seems like a fun site...I'm looking forward to getting to know some fellow Corgi lovers out there in the cyber world!
I look forward to talking to you, too! :o)
~xoxo~

Jun 2, 2011
Mark Segers

Thanks. This looks like a great place for a long time corgi lover like me.

Jun 2, 2011
Elise Huffman

Hi Geri and Sidney,

Yes, sorry to take so long to respond, we go to the beach often. He loves running on it, especially after other dogs chasing balls. I think my dog is part cowboy, loves trying to work horses, and part therapy dog. Congratulations on your dog's hospice therapy work, in advance. I think Ranger would also be a natural at it. He's great with my mom who has Parkinsons. He tunes in and focuses well, and he's very sensitive.

Corgis, the best dogs ever.

Thanks for your welcoming message!

Jun 2, 2011
Doby

hey thanks, he's a great guy!

Jun 2, 2011
Stacy & Einstein

Thanks for the info! We are going out to riverside tomorrow to look at a 2 year old that might be up for adoption. I'll let you know if we decide on something else :)

Jun 2, 2011
Shirley Qiang

thanks!Your puppy is cute,too!

Jun 3, 2011
Yumi (owner Roger Liang)

HAHA I love their short stubby legs. Definitely one of their most adorable and defining characteristic.

Jun 3, 2011
Stacy & Einstein

Thank you so much for the link!! We actually just picked up a 2 year old in Apple Valley!!!! We couldn't be happier! I'll post a pick once we get a little bit more settled in. Thanks again for your support!!!

Jun 3, 2011
Corgis and Jess

Thanks for your welcome. You'll enjoy Therapy Dog work. It is so rewarding and good for both of you.

Jun 4, 2011
Ciara Rad

thank you sooooo much! You are so very sweet! I look forward to sharing all my amazing photos of my pup!

Jun 4, 2011
Laura Radke

Still trying to decide on a name for our new little guy, Geri. The girls are stuck between Seamus and Oliver. I just posted a picture from last week, so take a look if you have a chance and let me know what you think! Sounds like the therapy pet position is a good choice for your boy. I am a physician, and it is amazing what good these animals can do for suffering humans. Congratulations!

Jun 6, 2011
Mercedes (Sarah&Bill)

Thank you for the warm welcome! Her name is Mercedes. Sooky is an aussie slang for crybaby. But with good reason though :) Mercedes recently has hind legs problems :( and might need surgery if not rested well. Joining the community for more research

Jun 6, 2011
Stephanie Zayatz

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, Brody is one lucky boy! He actually has a cousin now who was also rescued from Joplin after the tornadoes; he was adopted by my uncle who decided after he met Brody that he just had to have his own little Corgi. :) <3

Jun 6, 2011
Ben Rule & Jena Santa Maria

Thank you! We are excited to join, -Ben, Jena & Turbo

Jun 6, 2011
Mountians

Thank you so much for the welcome a big corgi woof to your corgisfrom Ireland x

Jun 7, 2011
Nancy Liu

Hello Geri,

Thanks for the 2 calender photos of Radar which arrived yesterday.

I will send out your Mr. Cool photo to you today (love the sunglasses).

Nancy Liu

Jun 7, 2011
Scott Richards

Thanks for the welcome and I just joined the Cowboy Bebop group =)

Jun 8, 2011
Ashley

Thanks for the welcome! An emotional support animal is kind of like a therapy dog. They fall somewhere between service dogs and therapy dogs in their privileges. She is actually my service dog. She is allowed to travel with me on airplanes and in hotels and is not considered a "pet." The only place I am not supposed to take her is restaurants and grocery stores but otherwise she has all the other rights that a service dog (like a seeing eye dog) would have. I never would have believed how perfect a Corgi was for an emotional support animal until I got Roxy!

Jun 9, 2011
Melissa Weaver Dunning

Thanks! Idgy comes from the character in the book and movie, Fried Green Tomatoes. Her whole name is Imogene Towanda Dunning. When our pup was little she would charge off our deck and leap into space (it was only a 10" drop, but she was so small then) and it made me think of Towanda! Which is also from Fried Green Tomatoes.

Jun 9, 2011
Dee Dailey

Thanks for welcoming me to the group. Your pics are great!

Jun 9, 2011
kate miller

thank you for the welcome. i'm enjoying all those pictures of yours as well!

Jun 10, 2011
Shari Ishii

Thank you!! Cody & I are excited to meet everyone!

Jun 10, 2011
Lily Rose

Thank you!! Idgy is named after the character in the book/movie Fried Green Tomatoes- great movie and great book :) Her full name is Idgy Tawanda Dunning!

Jun 10, 2011
Ping & Lulu

Well.............My husband and I are still debating between "DeeDee" and "MeiMei"....

So I will let you know later. Personally I like "DeeDee" better.

Jun 11, 2011
Anne

Thank you, I am so glad I have found this site :)

Jun 12, 2011
Micaela

That's adorable. :D Korey still has her other Foxies too, but they're not really recognizable as such. Lol. I love that our corgis have something in common!

Jun 13, 2011

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